Archives for September 15, 2022

In this devotion, William Waxenberg ’69 M.Div. writes about the discernment demonstrated by the steward in the parable of the dishonest manager. Read today’s God Pause.

Completion of the Boundary Workshop is a requirement for every student in every degree program. You are encouraged to complete this requirement as soon as possible – preferably within your first semester.

The Healthy Boundaries Workshop is divided into two parts. Part I is a 2 hour synchronous training and Part II is an asynchronous 2 hour training completed in a Moodle course. Completion of BOTH Part I and Part II are required in order to fulfill the Boundary Workshop requirement. 

Pre-registration is required prior to each workshop.

September Dates Available:

– Sun., Sept. 18, 2022, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Central in Olson Campus Center – meal provided

– Wed., Sept. 21, 2022, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Central in Olson Campus Center – meal provided

Luther Seminary’s student run newspaper, The Concord, is calling for editors, and writers to pitch their article ideas for the coming semester. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! If interested, please email Emelie Clements eclements001@luthersem.edu!

Come celebrate the beginning of another year of learning, growth, and fellowship at our Back-to-School Block Party tomorrow, Friday September 16th, @ 4 p.m.–6 p.m., right before the first RFS session! We will be located by OCC. Food will be free and catered by Nelson’s Deli. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. This will be a great opportunity to connect with new and old friends. Let’s start this school year well with friends, games, and free food!

Warm up those vocal chords ’cause it’s Hymntap night! Join us September 19th from 7-9 p.m. at the Dubliner Pub (2162 University Ave.) for a night of drinks and singing led by Professor Rolf Jacobson and the Fleshpots of Egypt. Pizza will be provided by Student Affairs. Hope to see you all there!

The criminal justice system in the US is more and more organized around punitive notions of justice. Violence is often met with violence. Yet in the Twin Cities we have lots of experience with restorative practices that draw on principles of nonviolence. Join us for a panel discussion with Brenda Burnside, Randi Roth, and Mary Hess where we will introduce the concept of restorative justice. Sponsored by INVITE at Luther Seminary (Integrating Nonviolence into Theological Education) and Interfaith Action. RSVP for the Zoom link.